The Washington Health Insurance Initiative, also known as Initiative 673, was on the November 4, 1997 ballot in Washington as an Initiative to the People, where it was defeated. The measure would have regulated health insurances by designated healthcare provider, managed care provisions, and disclosed certain plan information.[1]

Path to the ballot

Initiative 673 was filed on January 8, 1997 by Stephen E. Wehrly of Vashon. 241,508 signatures were collected to qualify it for the ballot. The measure was placed on the ballot as provided for by the state constitution.[3]